Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stade Auguste Delaune where Reims play host to AS Saint-Étienne. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reims and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Fanni.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Reims and AS Saint-Étienne are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Fanni.
0.00
The whistle blows and Reims get the match underway!
2.16
Uwe Schell kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm makes a great pass forward. Eishun Saito runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
3.51
Olaf Van Der Woerdt flicks the ball to his team mate, Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alcaly Silvestre!
4.44
Eishun Saito hacks Gilbert Delorge from behind! Eishun Saito is given a warning by the referee! Gilbert Delorge stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.41
Gilbert Delorge breaks forward. Gilbert Delorge decides to run forward with the ball. Gilbert Delorge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.27
Diego Bolaño chips the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Some silky footwork from Thomas Dehm provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.12
Martin Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Stefanos Taoulas who takes it down. Stefanos Taoulas advances inside the box! Stefanos Taoulas shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
15.23
Romano Koevermans hacks Diego Bolaño from behind! The referee calls over Romano Koevermans and warns him to calm down! Diego Bolaño grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.42
Tobias Ziege flicks a high pass forward. Stefanos Taoulas controls it well on his chest. Stefanos Taoulas shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Sven Lindner.
27.12
Jakob Francke hits a low pass to Torsten Herzog. Torsten Herzog hits a low pass to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Alcaly Silvestre has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them level!
33.44
Uwe Schell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm plays a one-two with Stefanos Taoulas and advances towards the goal... Thomas Dehm rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.46
Gilbert Delorge passes the ball forward to Torsten Herzog. Torsten Herzog chips the ball to his team mate, Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger plays a quick one-two with Rainer Lensing and rushes in on goal... Torsten Ritzinger shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Torsten Ritzinger!
38.20
Torsten Herzog threads the ball through to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Simon Töpfer whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.51
Diego Bolaño flicks a high pass forward to Eishun Saito who brings the ball neatly under control. Eishun Saito controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
42.48
Gilbert Delorge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Koevermans. Romano Koevermans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cor Tychon.
44.48
Olaf Van Der Woerdt sees space and advances. Olaf Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Töpfer. Brendan Goldberg hacks Simon Töpfer from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Reims appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AS Saint-Étienne kick off the second half!
48.38
Tobias Ziege passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sven Lindner.
49.11
Uwe Schell takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Rainer Lensing reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.44
Cor Tychon hacks Simon Töpfer from behind! Cor Tychon is given a warning by the referee! Simon Töpfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.12
Romano Koevermans threads a neat ball through to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.51
Gilbert Delorge kicks a strong pass forward to Olaf Van Der Woerdt. Olaf Van Der Woerdt threads the ball through to Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alcaly Silvestre who gathers it comfortably.
59.51
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Diego Bolaño holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Bolaño flicks a high pass forward to Stefanos Taoulas who brings the ball under control. Stefanos Taoulas skips past Gilbert Delorge! Stefanos Taoulas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.20
Reims have made a substitution with Sven Krüger replacing Jakob Francke .
61.26
Cor Tychon chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege threads a neat ball through to Stefanos Taoulas. Stefanos Taoulas advances inside the box! Stefanos Taoulas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.49
Uwe Schell decides to run forward with the ball. Uwe Schell whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Gilbert Delorge's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.21
Corner kick to AS Saint-Étienne. Uwe Schell plays it to the far post. Sven Lindner drops low and scoops up the ball.
69.31
Romano Koevermans threads a neat ball through to Rainer Lensing. Rainer Lensing plays a one-two with Torsten Ritzinger and rushes in on goal... Rainer Lensing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.57
Eric Amoah flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege chips the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito kicks a strong pass forward to Stefanos Taoulas but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.50
Sven Krüger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Koevermans. Romano Koevermans passes the ball forward to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.21
Reims have made 2 substitutions with Julian Poschner replacing Romano Koevermans and Tobias Overath replacing Rainer Lensing .
78.26
Cor Tychon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Bolaño. Diego Bolaño makes a simple pass to Stefanos Taoulas. Stefanos Taoulas knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Dehm. Thomas Dehm makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
79.45
Brendan Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Diego Bolaño holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diego Bolaño sees Eishun Saito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eishun Saito shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
85.23
Cor Tychon catches Gerhard Schönenborn on the ankles. Cor Tychon is given another warning by the referee! Gerhard Schönenborn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Gilbert Delorge darts forward. Gilbert Delorge hits a low pass to Torsten Ritzinger. Torsten Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sven Lindner (GK)
7
2. Gilbert Delorge (DEF)
8
3. Jakob Francke (DEF)
6
4. Kewullay Bertotto (DEF)
6
5. Gerhard Schönenborn (MID)
6
6. Torsten Herzog (MID)
6
7. Olaf Van Der Woerdt (MID)
7
8. Romano Koevermans (MID)
6
9. Simon Töpfer (ATT)
8
10. Torsten Ritzinger (ATT)
9
11. Rainer Lensing (ATT)
7
12. Sven Krüger (DEF)
6
13. Julian Poschner (MID)
6
14. Tobias Overath (ATT)
6
1. Alcaly Silvestre (GK)
6
2. Eric Amoah (DEF)
6
3. Brendan Goldberg (DEF)
6
4. Cor Tychon (DEF)
6
5. Uwe Schell (MID)
7
6. Diego Bolaño (MID)
7
7. Tobias Ziege (MID)
7
8. Martin Polheim (MID)
6
9. Eishun Saito (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Dehm (ATT)
8
11. Stefanos Taoulas (ATT)
9
12. Neil Naysmith (MID)
0
13. Lomano Weaver (MID)
0
14. Regi Schultz (ATT)
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